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"Why is the teen birth rate in the United States so high, and why does it matter?" Those questions are posed in the title of a new paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives getting a good deal of applause on the Internet.

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CNN Hero: Taryn Davisupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 08:25:00

The American Widow Project, founded by Taryn Davis, has helped support nearly 800 military widows since 2007.

Moving on when mom is killed at warupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 08:25:00

It was only natural for Kristin Choe to begin drawing. Even at age 3, she expressed herself through art.

Add variety of love to your lifeupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 14:18:00

Every biologist, botanist, and zoologist will tell you the same thing: Nature loves variety. People may fear it, and some religious or political groups may hate it -- but Nature loves it.

Dating tips for single parentsupdated: Wed May 25 2011 08:31:00

You've mastered the playdate, but now it's time for the date-date. If you're feeling nervous or confused about entering the complex world of dating again, you're not alone.

Why doesn't daddy live here?updated: Thu May 19 2011 11:31:00

My son, Jack, asked me The Question one evening while watching "Olivia" on Nick Jr. It was triggered by a scene where Olivia's father helps her look for her superspecial red-and-white tights.

Study reveals alarming hike in unmarried mothers in Moroccoupdated: Tue May 03 2011 15:45:00

Single mothers in Morocco are breaking records.

People.com: Tiger Woods: Being a Single Dad is 'Tough'updated: Thu Mar 17 2011 13:32:00

"But it's enjoyable … the work I love," he says of his time with kids Sam and Charlie

Spring break challenges working momsupdated: Mon Mar 14 2011 09:36:00

For students, spring break is a week of freedom that makes the long stretch between winter break and summer vacation. If you're a student's parent, however, spring break can also be a week-long headache that forces you to overhaul your daily routine.

People.com: Bridget Moynahan Maintains a 'Loving' Family for Son with Ex Tom Bradyupdated: Wed Feb 23 2011 07:11:00

The actress and single mow also praises her new love, director McG, as "the salt of the earth"

People.com: Five Things to Know About The Green Hornet's Jay Chouupdated: Sat Jan 15 2011 15:31:00

The Asian singing star makes a splash opposite Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz

Cast unveiled for 'Dancing'updated: Wed Sep 01 2010 23:47:00

We talk with the cast of this season's edition of "Dancing with the Stars".

Talking points for teen mom Bristol Palinupdated: Wed Sep 01 2010 23:47:00

Bristol Palin remains the nation's most famous teen mother. From her GOP convention outing in 2008 to the formal announcement that she will be a glittery hoofer on the popular TV show "Dancing with the Stars," Bristol remains a pop culture tour de force.

Single? You're not aloneupdated: Fri Aug 20 2010 12:18:00

There are 96 million people in the United States who have no spouse. That means 43 percent of all Americans over the age of 18 are single, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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